Recent content by Zorba

Glass headlites all the way! Plastic headlites should be outlawed. Oh, there is no such word as "lense"...

The problem with EVs is the same as its always been: Batteries. Batteries are expensive, don't last, and just in general they suck. The other problem is, with ALL modern vehicles, the stupid and un-needed/unwanted "technology" - but its even more ridiculous on EVs. The Slate is supposed to be...

That's exactly right. I worked for an outfit in the 80s that was a pioneer in JIT and CAM. Everything was guided by barcode. There is exactly zero reason NOT to have options and build by LINE ITEM. ZERO.

As long as it remains an OPTION, not the thrice damned "standard" that plagues the modern car industry.

Yea, I'd just as soon buy via email rather than having to talk to some stealership idiot. I've walked out of more dealerships in disgust than I can remember. Most of them I had notified in advance that I would walk out if they started their games. I could tell they didn't believe me and were...

I'd just as soon not even have a fob, but I could certainly live with one. Sure beats needing a smartphone!

Found out about it on a Jeep forum I'm a member of.

I'm "cautiously optimistic". I most certainly do NOT have the "EV Religion" for a variety of reasons, but I'm keeping an eye on this one. I am "out of the new car business", and won't be buying any more as long as the market stays as it is. The Slate has the potential to get me into a new...

Unfortunately, you are correct. Our Benevolent OverLords take care of us from the cradle to the grave! I'm sick of it. With that said, as long as said screen is small - or integrated into the rear view mirror - and doesn't do anything else, that would be (begrudgingly) acceptable. The Nanny...

As long as they stay on their minimalist path, I'll be VERY interested. The instant a screen or a smartphone become required, I'm out.

Yep - that is the same boring color palette every other modern car comes in, it would certainly work!

That's exactly what I would do if I were saddled with such a vehicle, except I don't have a smartphone in the first place.

AND.... its still 4 doors, and I'm quite sure it has screens, infotainment and a bunch of other crap "technology" and power nonsense. I'll pass - indeed, I'm willing to pay MORE to not be saddled with the American auto market effeteness.

I've said for years now that what I want/need is a "60/60" EV. 60 real world miles at 60MPH. That would fit my use model quite nicely and I think it would be a fit for many others as well. The basic Slate more than meets that spec.

Tesla is incapable of producing an affordable EV and/or a competitor to the Slate - too much junk technology.